Family Announcements, births, marriages, deaths, obituaries and in memoriam from Hampshire

WARWICK Stan Sybil and family wish to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their floral tributes, messages of sympathy and generous donations to the Magpie Cancer Appeal on the sad loss of Stan. Thanks also to the doctors and staff at The Dene Surgery, Ropley for their care and attention. Please accept this as a personal thank-you.

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SIMPSON Phyllis Taken suddenly on 23rd December, 2003, aged 77 years, wife of the late Ernest Simpson, beloved mum, nan and great-nan, dearly loved and sadly missed by all. Funeral service on Tuesday, 13th January, 2004, at Alresford Parish Church at 2.00 p.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to Help the Aged c/o. Jno. Steel & Son, 6 Chesil Street, Winchester.

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ELLIS John Trevor (Jack) Formerly of Winchester, beloved husband of the late Betty and much loved father of Barbara, Jillian and Richard, passed away peacefully on 2nd January. Funeral to be held at Southampton Crematorium (East Chapel) on Thursday, 15th January, at 3.00 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers, please, to the Stroke Association c/o Jno. Steel & Son, Chesil House, Chesil Street, Winchester, SO23 0HU.

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ALDERMAN Jack (Colden Common) Died peacefully in hospital on 1st January, aged 89 years. Will be deeply missed by Ruth and Jim, Peter and Mo and all the family. The funeral service will take place at Holy Trinity Church, Colden Common, on Wednesday, 14th January at 2.00 p.m. Followed by burial in the churchyard. Family flowers only, please, but donations, if desired, to Royal Hampshire County Hospital (HDU) may be sent to A.H. Rogers & Sons, 64 Market Street, Eastleigh, SO50 5RD.

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SMITH Gladys On 5th January, 2004, at Abbeygate Rest Home, aged 89 years, late of St. John's Street, Winchester. Sadly missed by all her family. Funeral service at St. Mary's Chapel, Chesil House on Tuesday, 13th January, 2004 at 10.30 a.m. Flowers to Jno. Steel & Son, Chesil House, Winchester, SO23 0HU.

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OLIVE-JONES Bette On 3rd January, 2004, peacefully in hospital, aged 86 years. Much loved mother of Michael, Ian and Judith. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends and will live on through her poetry written of her life "Remembering with Bette". Funeral service at St. John's Chapel, The Broadway, Winchester on Thursday, 15th January at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired to Cancer Research UK may be sent to Jno. Steel & Son, Chesil House, Winchester, SO23 0HU.

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FUTCHER Don Passed away suddenly but peacefully in hospital on 4th January, 2004, aged 82 years. Now reunited with his beloved Barbara. A much loved and loving Dad, grandad and great-grandad. Dearly loved and sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service on Wednesday, 14th January, 2004 at East Stratton Parish Church at 3.00 p.m. Flowers or donations to the Hampshire Deaf Association c/o Jno. Steel & Son, 6 Chesil Street, Winchester.

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OLDHAM-MEAD Judith Ann On 1st January, 2004, aged 56 years. Dearly loved mother of Jacqui, Alie and Chris, and sister of Dorothy. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at Wesley Methodist Church, Weeke on Thursday,15th January at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but donations, if wished, to "The Olive Branch", c/o Jno. Steel & Son, 6 Chesil Street, Winchester.

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BRUSHETT Peter John Suddenly on 2nd January, aged 75 years. Husband of the late Barbara Jillian, father of Stephen and Sharon. Grandfather of Richard, Rachel, Georgie, Patrick and Eloise. Funeral at St. Mary's Chapel, Chesil House on Friday, 16th January at 2.00 p.m. Donations to the British Heart Foundation c/o Jno. Steel & Son, Chesil House, Winchester, SO23 0HU.

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IVES Helen Died peacefully on January 1st, aged 99 years. Will be sadly missed by all her family. The funeral service will take place at Southampton Crematorium, West Chapel on Tuesday, January 13th at 1.45 p.m. All enquiries and floral tributes to A.H. Rogers & Sons, 64 Market Street, Eastleigh. Tel: 023 8061 2435.

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HAWKER Norman Charles On 29th December, 2003, peacefully in Winchester Hospital, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Georgina, father of Richard, Maria and Simon, father-in-law of Sarah, Peter and Lynne and grandad of Stephen, Christopher and Robert.

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FARRELL. William Patrick (Bill). Passed away peacefully in the Muscliff Nursing Home, Bournemouth, January 3rd, aged 89. Loving and devoted husband of Phyllis and dearly loved father of Valerie and Paul and father-in-law of Cyril and Anne. Much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Retired Police Officer of Hampshire Constabulary. Former Landlord of The Phoenix Inn, Twyford, and The Folly Inn, Andover. All enquires c/o W. Sheppard & Sons, 01202 395915.

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WARD. Ernest (Jim). Passed away peacefully on 6th January, 2004. A loving husband, father and grandad. Funeral details will be with Jno. Steel & Son. He will be sorely missed by all. Love Christopher, Sharon, Mark and family.

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FLINT John Francis Robert on 24th December, 2003, aged 73. Sadly missed by all the family. Son Graham. Daughter-in-law Gill, grandaughters Michelle and Kim, sister Mary and brother Jim. The funeral has taken place. Donations to the Wessex Cancer Trust may be sent to Jno Steel & Son, Chesil House, Chesil Street, Winchester, SO23 0HU.

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HACK Veronica Passed away peacefully on 29th December, 2003. Loving mother, and dearest daughter. Rest in peace Veronica. Funeral service at St. Peter's Church, Jewry Street on Tuesday, 13th January at 2.00 p.m. followed by burial at Magdalen Hill Cemetery. Flowers or donations to Cancer Research UK c/o Jno. Steel & Son, Chesil House, Winchester, SO23 0HU

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WALKE Ewart James "Jim" On 26th December, 2003, aged 86 years, after a short illness. Husband of the late Sally, mother of David and daughter-in-law Shirley and grandfather Jim to Simon and Nicholas. Funeral service at Micheldever Parish Church on Monday, 12th January, 2004 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only but donations, if wished, to the Stroke Association may be sent to Jno. Steel & Son, Chesil House, Winchester, SO23 0HU.

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LOVEGROVE Edward James (Jim) Passed away peacefully on December 26th 2003. Dearly loved and sadly missed husband of Penny. A man of few words but a heart full of love and kindness for his family and friends. Daughter Carol, Son-In-Law Neil, grand-daughters Kirsty and Gemma, who will miss him so very much xxx. Dad, why did you have to leave us, life will never be the same. I have many treasured memories of a happy childhood with a dad who always made us laugh. You were so kind and caring, special in every way. You were also a grandad, adored by all your grandchildren. We will always love and remember you dad. Till we meet again, your loving daughter Christine (Cabbage), Victoria, Garry, Kevin and Alan xxx Dad, in my heart you will always stay loved and remembered everyday. Love daughter Gill, grand-children Charlotte and Joe. xxx The Funeral Service will take place on Monday, January 12th in St. Matthews Church, Otterbourne at 1.00pm, followed by committal at Southampton Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations if so desired to the Winchester and Eastleigh Charitable Fund, c/o A.H. Rogers & Sons, 64 Market Street, Eastleigh. 023 8061 2435.

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SHERREN Ronald Percy Peacefully in his sleep on 31st December, 2003, aged 78. Loving father of Michael and Robert, and grandfather to Fiona and Celia. Reunited with his beloved wife, Beatrice (Robbie). Together again as they had been for over 50 glorious years. Funeral at All Saints', Compton, today - 9th January, 2004 at midday. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, by cheque to the Magpie Cancer Centre Campaign, c/o Co-Op Funeral Care, 10 High Street, Eastleigh, SO50 5LA.

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CRAIG John Edgar O.B.E., M.A. Passed away peacefully on 19th December, 2003, after a long illness. Much loved brother of Susan, Harry and Neil. Funeral private at John's express wish.

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WAITE Gladys Elsie "Cis" On 28th December, 2003, tragically, aged 90 years. Wife of the late Fred and much loved mum of Jim, Gwen and Sue. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Enquiries to Jno. Steel & Son, Tel: 01962 844044

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PORTLOCK - JOBLING Pam and Tim Jobling are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter Emma to Jonathan, son of Janet and Keith Portlock, Ottery St Mary, Devon.

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BANNING. Edna. 13/01/99. Five years have passed since you departed but memories of a wonderful wife remains forever in my heart. Love Ray xx

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TURNER. Jean. 13th January 1989. Many years have passed but memories last. With love husband Bill, Steve, Glenda, Elaine, Paul and families.

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FORRESTER. Cecil. 11th January, 2003. Much loved and sadly missed. Forever in our thoughts. Eileen, Frances and Alison.

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ALBOROUGH. Jackie. The family of the late Jackie Alborough would like to thank everyone for their support and many messages of sympathy, after the loss of a much loved wife and mum.

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CHERRETT. Jean Sylvia. Donald the husband of late Jean Cherrett would like to thank the family, relatives, friends and neighbours for their support, cards and donations at this sad time. Please accept this as a personal Thank You.

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